Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 41, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 June 1931 — Page 6

JUJfE 27, 1931

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GEORGE GAUL WILL OPEN SUNDAY NIGHT

Gioria Swanson and Ben Lyon Have Chief R.oles in ‘lndiscreet, Which Opens a Week's Engagement Today at the Palace—‘Chances’ Now at the Indiana. “TNDISCREET;* Gloria Swanson’s latest United Artists picture, Is the A product of an unusual array of talent, the names appearing on the KW belng SUfflClCnt ,0 fIU a *nerous a SpM^ I w o a<^ ditlon t 0 th . e Star ’ there 155 the combination of De Sylva, Brown € nlrfi’ I rf, rOd l 1 f C vf ra c of the picture - notd to * their unbroken i ? ith Sunny Side Up” and “Just Imagine.” Tn^ ( dU f C “° r lr !, Leo Mc Carey, regarded as one of the outstanding of Kt nd Wh^ S f name belng hcard with increasing frequency Tin?© Wise 1 ” WOrk R fllmlng of ‘ >heVs Go Native” and “Put

The leading man is Ben Lyon, whose engagement for more than two years in a single role, in the making of “Hell’s Angels.” is something of a record. The cast aiso presents the names of such <otab.lished players as Monroe Owsiey, whose outstanding characterization in “Holiday” brought him instantaneous screen recognition; Barbara Kent, Arthur Lake and Maude Eburne. Miss Swanson’s costumes, comprising every type of ensemble essential to the smart wardrobe, were created for her by Rene Hubert, whose ability as a designer is recognized in America and continental Europe alike. Photography is credited to Ray June, who was responsible for the pictorial beauty of “Reaching for the Moon” and other recent features, with Gregg Toland as second cameraman. Sets, ranging from a Long Island home to elaborate apartments done in the modern manner, are the work of Richard Day, art director for United Artists. “Indiscreet,” which opens at the Palace today, is a comedy-drama in which the plot revolves around a modern girl’s erusade to prevent a rejected suitor from marrying her younger sister, with sometimes amusing and sometimes near tragic results. Charlie Chase in his newest all talking comedy, “The Pip From Pittsburgh,” and the latest issue of the Hearst Metrotone News will round out the bill.

a a a NEW COMEDY OPENS AT APOLLO Studio officials needed a beautiful girl with a sparkling smile and a keen sense of humor for the role of Annabelle Leigh, the leading feminine part in “Annabelle’s Affairs,” smart comedy opening today at the Apollo. The role fell to Jeanette MacDonald, who met all of the requirements. Then a massive diamond-in-the-rough type was demanded for the leading male role and Victor McLaglen was quickly chosen for the part. Nor was the supporting cast at all neglected. Such well-known funsters as Roland Young, Ruth Warren, William Collier Sr., Sam Hardy, Joyce Compton, Sally Blane, George Andre Beranger, Walter Walker, Ernest Wood, Hank Mann, Wilbur Mack and Louise Beaver were selected for important roles. “Annabele’s Affairs” tells the story of a beautiful girl who, by a strange circumstance, becomes the wife of a rough, illiterate miner whose face is partly hidden by an unkempt beard. She escapes from his lonely cabin in the west and makes her way to an eastern city. Meanwhile her husband strikes it lucky and becomes immensely wealthy. Though he makes no attempt to see or communicate with her, he sends her a liberal allowance, which she promptly squanders. After a lapse of some months, her husband, sans beard, well dressed and considerably improved in other ways, appears on the scene, and his wife, not recognizing him, promptly falls in love with him and all ends well when his identity is revealed. Alfred L, Werker directed. Bobby Jones appears in the golf subject, “Mashie Niblick.” Vitaphone Varieties and Movietone News rounds out the program. u tt tt “CHANCES” TOrS BILL AT INDIANA Now Douglas Fairbanks Jr. is a full-fledged star. His first stellar picture, “Chances,” is being shown at the Indiana this week and the famous son of a famous father is most ably supported by Rose Hobart. Anthony" Bushnell also has an important role. As the stage attraction Brooke Johns is presenting "Winging Home.” a variety production presenting such stage players as Sylvia Froos, the radio artist; Harry Webb and Milton Douglass, comedians; Conrad’s pigeons; the three Allison sisters and the Mary Reade dancers. “Chances” was written by Hamilton Gibb and is suggestive of young Fairbanks’ greatest picture to date, "Dawn Patrol.” The great war is used as a background, although its part in the story proper Is only incidental. Fairbanks and Anthony Bushell are seen as brother officers who are taking the conflict with a cynical attitude of half-concern. At the opening of the picture the two are seen on their way home for a leave during which time they renew childhood acquaintances. It is then that the two realize that they are desperately in love with the same girl, yet their own affection for each other is considered even stronger than this. A series of incidents, however, provide Fairbanks with a leave alone at which time he reveals his hitherto concealed love for the girl, and she for him. The climax is considered by Alan Dwan, director, to be one of the dramatic highlights of talking pictures. The stage show, according to Brooke Johns, has the most unusual finale of any production ever sent out by Publix. tt tt a MOVIE PLAYER NOW AT CIRCLE The Circle has attractions on both stage and screen this week. On the stage little Harry Spear, orig-

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inal "Freckles,” of "Our Gang Comedies," is being introduced to Indianapolis audiences for the first time while “Forbidden Adventure,” taken from Sinclair Lewis’ comedy, is being offered on the screen. “Freckles” is able to make a personal appearance in Indianapolis because of the summer vacation from making pictures in Hollywood. He has appeared in a number of the country's leading theaters and is scheduled to return to his work on the west coast Within the next few weeks. “Forbidden Adventure" has Mitzi Green, Edna May Oliver, Jackie Searl and Louise Fazenda in the leading roles. It is a fast-moving comedy and represents Sinclair Lewis’ only attempt at being funny. In this, however, he apparently has met with a degree of success which gave to the world such outstanding novels as “Main Street” and “Babbitt.” Both Mitzi Green and Jackie Searl are cast as child motion picture stars in Hollywood, while Louise Fazenda and Edna May Oliver have the roles of the respective mothers. Both have come from the poorer section of a small town and their manner of becoming accustomed to their newly rich environment provides many minutes of hilarious comedy. The chief plot, however, is built around the jealousy of the two mothers over the success of thenchildren. “Freckles” will make four appearances daily, two in the afternoon and two at night. DRAMATIC MOVIE * OPENS AT THE OHIO The Ohio theater opens its new week today by bringing back "The Lawyer’s Secret,” Paramount’s fivestar production with Clive Brook, Buddy Rogers, Fay Wray, Richard Arlen and Jean Arthur. The picture was shown first-run at the Indiana several weeks ago. Other attractions on the new program are anew release of “African Adventures”; a comedy, “Hittin’the High C's,” and anew Humanette. “The Lawyer’s Secret” brings Buddy Rogers to the screen for the first time in a dramatic role. Contrary to his numerous roles as young, handsome lovers, Rogers is seen in this production as a despicable weakling who almost sees an innocent man executed rather than take a chance on bringing blame on his own shoulders.

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“Freckles” Here is “Freckles” of Our Gang comedies and he is appearing four times daily in person at the Circle this week.

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I—George Gaul has the leading role in “Arms and the Man” which opens Sunday night at English’s.

ROUNDING ROUND UH T T TT' \ npT7 T'YO With WALTER llill/AliirKo D. HICKMAN

LAST Saturday in this department, I made a plea for the "organized audience” for Indianapolis as the only sure way to get road shows here next season. My plea has resulted in letters being received not only from Indianapolis but New York and Chicago. Frank C. Payne, editor of The Quill, New- York, wrote me a long letter and. gave me a lot of encouragement. M. G. Cowger of Indianapolis wrote me the following interesting

letter; Dear Mr. Hickman —After reading your article in “Rounding the Theatres” in last Saturday’s Times, I have come to the conclusion that you wanted some opinions as to whether or not the Casey Players would be supported were they to stay through the winter months in Indianapolis, It is my sincere opinion that Mr. Casey and his players might well expect a very profitable season here this winter! He has a splendid company; while I believe that sometimes his minor roles could be filled more adequately, the major parts are splendidly done. He has given us plays which Indianapolis migh well enough have expected not to see unless it went to Chicago or New York, wnere many of us did have to travel

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2—Harry Webb and Milton Douglas are in the cast of “Winging Home,” the stage show now at the Indiana.

to see anything worthwhile. The calibre of the performances given in "Street Scene," "The Strange Interlude.” and "Strictly Dishonorable,” it seems to me, speak well for the ability of this group of actors. Personally, I believe too that the size of the crowds at English’s on these hot days and nights indicates plainly what Mr. Casey might expect under more favorable climatic conditions. (Then, too, the

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4 Spencer Tracy and Jean Harlow as they appear in “Goldie,” now on the screen at the Lyric. 5 Douglas Fairbanks Jr. has the lead in “Chances,” now at the Indiana. 6 Jeanette MacDonald and Sally Blane have the leads in "Annabelle’s Affairs,” opening today at the Apollo.

removal of the bats has added a lot to the comfort of the patrons of English’s!!!) His plan of having "visiting stars” is a fine one. Today, with the whole theater world in the apparent chaotic condition in which it is, I believe that the stage will come "back into its own”; and for one, I hope that it does! I hope he’ll make up his mind to stay with us this winter. Let me have more letters and probably we will be able to get the Drama League and the Theatre Guild into Indianapolis.

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3—Fifi D’Orsay, star of many movies, Is headlining the new MU today at the Lyric.

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AT ENGLISH’S The Arthur Casey Company Brings Noted Theatre Guild Actor to Play the Leading Role in Shaw’s Comedy, ‘Arms and the Man/ GEORGE GAUL, now a New York theatre guild star and generally admitted to be Indianapolis' favorite actor by virtue of his lonfj; reign here as leading man with the Stuart Walker company, will appeat as guest star for Arthur Casey in George Bernard Shaw's "Arms and tlur Man" at English's theater for the week which opens tomorrow night a*; 8:30 o’clock, Z Besides Gaul, the cast will Include Frances Dale, Donald Woods,' Dick Elliott, Will Lloyd, Yvonne Stebbins, Freddie Sherman and Jan* ■Wheatley, who is to enact the same role that she created in the New York theatre guifd's original production of the play. -O

Gaul has come to this city direct from New York especially for his engagement with the Casey company next week. The role in which he is to appear is to him a familiar one, Gaul having portrayed it both in New York and on tour for the Theater Guild. Incidentally, he also appeared in New York for a time in the same role which Donald Woods will play in his supporting cast here. Termed “a pleasant play” by George Bernard Shaw, its author, “Arms and the M&n” is a comedy in three acts and as many settings. It was written by Shaw in 1894. presented that same year in England, played in New York some years later by Arnold Daly and Richard Mansfield in succession, revived by the Theater Guild in 1925, and frequently played by that noted producing organization since that time. Its story was also utilized by Oscar Strauss as the liberetto for his comic opera entitled the “Chocolate Soldier.” Gaul has the chief role as the Swiss adventurer who makes his living as a professional soldier. At the beginning of the play's action, a war is being fought between Serbia and Bulgaria. George Gaul, as Captain Bluntschli, the soldier-of-fortune, is an officer in the Serbian army. Forced to flee for his life when his forces are temporarily scattered by the enemy, the captain climbs into the bedroom of a beautiful young Bulgarian girl just as she is about to retire. He pleads for her aid, and she hides him from the pursing soldiers. The next day she and her mother devise a plan which helps him to escape to his own lines. It happens that the girl is engaged to a dashing young Bulgarian officer. When her fiance and her father, who also is an officer in the Bulgarian army, return home at the war’s close, they tell of meeting a Swiss and of his amusing story regarding the manner in which he had been able to escape capture through the assistance of a Bulgarian girl and her mother. The efforts of the two women to

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appear at ease and tne complies-J* tions which come about when th*" captain returns to the scene of hi*._ adventure cause a series of situations* leading to the climax. William Blair is responsible sos the staging and drection. The play‘#_ three settings are the work of Mil*— * Denny. a a a FILM STAR NOW AT LYRIC On the Lyric stage starting today ; and continuing through next will be seen and heard Fifi D’Orsay*-. the talkies’ vivacious “It” come* dienne, as the headlined event on £Z bill of six RKO vaudeville acts. The film fare for the week la “Blondie,” anew Fox Movietone production with Jean Harlow, famous-, platinum blonde beauty of th**' movies, as the star. Fifi O’Orsay is one movie playe*~~ who has skyrocketed to fame sine* T the talkies came and has never”" appeared in a silent film. Her firsts big chance came in the rough and ready comedy drama, “The Cock--Eyed World." in which she was thac girl who Victor McLaglen and Ed _ mund Lowe sought; then she ha*Tanother big part, in “They Had to— See Paris" with Will Rogers; thes*.', were followed by “Three French-' Girls;” “Hot For Paris ” Mr. Lernoa--of Orange” with El Brendel; andl! “Women of All Nations.” •> Five other acts of RKO vaudeville—accompanying Miss D'Orsay include “A Midnight Serenade” presented--by Bert Nagle and the English Ti- .r_ voli Girls; Madeline, Irving Mary Foy, children of the late Eddied Foy, and a thrilling specialty by thflLZ Luster Brothers, gymnasts. Bert Nagle and the English Tivoli--girls are a sextet of dancers who—' cloak their efforts in unusual garbs, } There are said to be acrobatic num--~4 bers, eccentric numbers, tap dance*— and ensemble numbers. The Luster Brothers go in for bit*-* of magic, tumbling, contortion*— comedy pantomime and a sensational hand-balancing stunt. TwaT other RKO vaudeville acts complete the stage program.